Home wedding need advice on lighting

[dean_riggott]

<p>"K temps" refers to color temperature, or Kelvin Temp, as color temps are measured in Kelvin. They are one in the same.</p>

<p>My point was that she doesn't seem to understand how to work with varying, or mixed, color temperatures, and I think we can all agree from this forum that she doesn't. And that's ok, as believe it or not, many so-called professional photographers don't. But it's lighting 101 and should be understood by anyone wanting to succeed in this profession.</p>

<p>Have you really commented on more than 9000 forum posts!? Wow! You spend a lot of time on here!!!</p>

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[picturesque]

<p>Nope, "K temps" in both my question and Stephanie's response refers to setting a K temp on the camera in combination with a gel. I repeat, I think she does understand how to work with color temperatures, so I don't agree, but as you say, that's OK.</p>

<p>Yes, I have commented on lots of posts, but I've been commenting for years.</p>

[dean_riggott]

<p>If she understood color temperatures she would know how to gel her strobes to match the ambient light, as well as set her camera's color temp to match the ambient light. It's not rocket science, it's lighting 101.</p>

<p>I suggest she convinces them b&w is the way to go....</p>

 

[picturesque]

<p>Believe it or not, lots of established and rock star wedding photographers have never used gels, as you noted. If she went to photography school, she would have taken Lighting 101 and would know. That doesn't mean she does not understand the basic idea behind color temperature or how to set one's camera for color temperature. I also think with experimentation and testing, she can do well. I don't see why she should give up the job or convince the client to go black and white.</p>

<p>We basically disagree, Dean, and that is OK.</p>

[think27]

<p>Dean, I agree (as usual) with Nadine.</p>

<p>I suggest doing some test shots at the location prior to the wedding.<br>

And Dean, Please refrain from getting too personal with comments directed towards others who are trying to help.</p>

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[JRCrowe]

<p>Adorama sells 150 watt 5800k cfl's which would be something you could temporarily replace the existing bulbs with and could be used for other assignments later. Cheaper than a new camera. </p>